Athletic directors bracing for financial downturn of at least 20%, survey finds

Posted Apr 2, 2020
Athletic directors are bracing for a financial crisis related to the coronavirus pandemic. According to a survey by LEAD1, an association of athletic directors from 130 schools, 63% forecast a scenario in which their revenues decrease by at least 20% during the 2020-21 school year. Even an abbreviated football season could cause schools to lose that much. (ESPN.com)

Related: Other News

Caleb Love enters name in NBA draft while retaining college eligibility
Caleb Love entered his name into the NBA draft on Tuesday but said that he will maintain his college eligibility for now. Love announced his...
Tue Apr 16, 2024

UNC Women's Basketball Transfer Teonni Key Commits To Kentucky
Former UNC forward Teonni Key has committed to play for former Virginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks at Kentucky. The 6–4 Key, who will be a...
Mon Apr 15, 2024

Dontrez Styles transferring after one season at Georgetown
A second former UNC basketball player is moving on after one season at his second school. Dontrez Styles, who transferred to Georgetown for his junior...
Mon Apr 15, 2024

Mark Pope's stirring arrival revives (nearly 20K) Kentucky basketball faithful
Over the years, I’ve grown comfortable with the notion that Kentucky basketball, while still of vital importance to its adherents around the state, just isn’t...
Mon Apr 15, 2024